Electronics Technology Associate (A.A.S.) Degree

Bramson ORT’s Electronics Technology Associate (A.A.S.) Degree Program is designed to prepare students for a variety of occupations in the field of electronics. 

Our Associate Degree program in Electronics Technology is accredited by the State of New York and is divided into five areas of concentration:

General Electronics

The general electronics technology concentration prepares graduates for entry-level electronic technician positions in businesses and the government in computer/electronic equipment design, installation, servicing, and operation. It will also prepare students for entry into such high-tech specialties as microprocessors, biomedical equipment, data and telecommunications service providers, TV and satellite service organizations, computer network sales and service organizations, R&D facilities and entertainment industries.

Home Technology Integration

Home technology integration technicians represent various skill sets and abilities. Rather than service specialists, who possess skills in one particular area, HTI integrators must possess a broad depth of knowledge to design, install, configure and service a range of technologies. The Home Technology Integration tack will allow students to develop skills to configure and integrate all common systems use in the home, including integrated home control, computer/home network, communications, lighting and energy management, entertainment and security, and health and safety. According to CompTIA, "The increasing complexity and interconnection between all these systems have created a need for a new kind of specialist, the home technology integrator."

HVAC Control Systems

The HVAC Controls concentration is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC Electrical/Electronic and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings. It provides a comprehensive overview of basic electrical fundamentals, wiring, motors, electronic devices and systems and controls found in HVAC equipment.

Renewable Energy

A range of employers, from manufacturers producing component parts for renewable technologies to construction companies and utilities, will need workers with knowledge and skills in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Without a skilled workforce to manufacture components, install, monitor and maintain renewable energy systems, as well as operate the biorefineries of the future, the nation will be unable to achieve its critically important goals of energy independence and security.

The intent of the Bramson ORT College Renewable Energy Technician concentration training program is to deliver relevant education and training to new and existing workers and to provide them with the knowledge and skills demanded by employers in the emerging renewable energy industry. Student technicians will learn the practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance and troubleshooting, and the legal considerations of Renewable Energy systems. Students will also be trained in energy assessment, auditing and efficiency.

Emphasis is put on both the theory and practical application of electronics engineering technology. Courses include the study of basic electronic circuitry and components, computers and microprocessors, data communication, and electronic security systems. Graduates of this program will be able to install, maintain and troubleshoot electronic systems in an office or industrial setting.

Additionally, Bramson ORT College also offers, with the employer’s and instructor’s consent, an elective course, Electronics Co-op, which may be taken off-campus for credit. Working in a corporate electronics environment or laboratory gives our students a head start in the competitive job market, hands-on training, and valuable internship experience. Bramson ORT has established vital relationships with reputable electronic servicing companies to coordinate internships and co-ops; and eventually find possible employment for future graduates.

Basic electrical training prepares students to become electronics technicians. An electronics student will start with the basics—a comprehensive foundation in math and measurement skills, and electrical principles and measurements. Electrical and electronics training will help our students rise up to the challenges of meeting the ever-changing demands of new technology. It will provide a complete curriculum for a wide range of topics, everything from basic electricity to microprocessors, and applied skills, such as field service training and equipment maintenance.

Credits obtained by students while in the Electronic Technology program are transferable to four-year programs at other colleges and universities worldwide. In order to earn the Electronics Associate Degree at Bramson ORT College, a student must complete at least 60 credits.

After obtaining an Electronics Technology Associate Degree from Bramson ORT College, graduates will be able to pursue career opportunities in a variety of entry-level positions within the electronics industry, such as electronics engineering technology, telecommunications, computer engineering technology or other related fields.

Below you will find a table of open competitive employment opportunities. Listed are the agencies offering employment opportunities, the positions available and their average paying salary.

* Salaries provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and Bramson ORT College's Career Services Center